McDonald’s has partnered with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) and CoolSpeak for the sixth consecutive year to present the USHLI Student Leadership Summit Presented by McDonald’s. This year the tour made a stop in Chicago at the Elgin High School in an effort to motivate students to pursue a higher education; while also increasing awareness of the brand’s support of the HACER National scholarship program and other scholarships available to Latino students. The education gap for Hispanic students in the U.S. is a reality that cannot be ignored. Although the rate of Hispanic students that obtain a college degree has increased during the last 10 years, the cost of attending college is still a challenge for many Hispanic students in Chicago. Finding the motivation to pursue a higher education can be just as challenging as financing their education. During the summit, students also learned about available resources and scholarships, such as McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship, on www.mcdonalds.com/HACER.